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J956 VCF

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 VCF
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/ S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 104,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,978 miles

recommend attention to fuel pump mounting.

surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,978 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

recommend attention to fuel pump mounting.

surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,513 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 97,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?

Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 61
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 54
fog lamp not working 53
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J956 VCF is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr 290 S fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J956 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 290 S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J956 VCF registered?

J956 VCF is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J956 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J956 VCF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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